A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4398483 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4400530 epoch_slot_no: 15730 block_no: 4398306 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3229 time: 2020-07-08 13:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec52b284ae4135dfa788983746832c6fa0fc733e85fa3cd578a30aab23268865Block Operator
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